Posting Number | G/R24749P |
---|---|
Working Title | Post-Doctoral Associate - Parrott Lab |
Department | CAES-Applied Genetic Tech Ctr |
About the University of Georgia | Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. |
About the College/Unit/Department | |
College/Unit/Department website | |
Employment Type | Employee |
Additional Schedule Information | M-F 8AM-5PM, some nights and weekends during peak seasons and when traveling to conferences. |
Advertised Salary | $50,000 or Commensurate with Experience |
Anticipated Start Date | 05/01/2024 |
Posting Date | 03/07/2024 |
Closing Date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Special Instructions to Applicants | |
Location of Vacancy | Athens Area |
EOO Statement | The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). |
Duties/Responsibilities | Design and test regeneration/transformation protocols for grasses using appropriate experimental design. Advanced level of awareness of the methods, procedures, and techniques used in plant transformation and genome editing. |
---|---|
Percentage of time | 20 |
Duties/Responsibilities | Design and test vectors for transformation and editing. Advanced molecular techniques and cloning, as well as sterile technique, media preparation, plant tissue and cell culture - isolation and maintenance of embryogenic tissue. |
---|---|
Percentage of time | 20 |
Duties/Responsibilities | Design, test, and analyze a) multiplexed genome editing in a heterozygous polypoid, and b) engineer one metabolic pathway. Molecular genetic methods, including high-throughput DNA sequencing and genotyping technologies, as well as tissue culture and regeneration. |
---|---|
Percentage of time | 30 |
Duties/Responsibilities | Communicating regularly and in a timely fashion with the PI regarding research and other issues relevant to the operation of the laboratory and prepare timely progress reports, record technical procedures with a high level of detail, analyze data as necessary, and promptly prepare manuscripts for publication. |
---|---|
Percentage of time | 20 |
Duties/Responsibilities | Coordinating research with other labs. Assisting with the daily operations of the laboratory as well as the training and supervision of the other members of the laboratory. Handle permits and shipping authorization requests. Other related duties as assigned. Excellent organizational and multitasking skills used. |
---|---|
Percentage of time | 10 |